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MX55 LKM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,725 mi
Last recorded165,725 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 LKM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 165,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 129,385 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 129,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,739 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,794 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,831 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,394 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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MX55 LKM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX55 LKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX55 LKM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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